5 Best Trends For Designer Party Dresses In 2012

 By Kami S Gocool

Designer party dresses have been especially bold for 2012. Understated looks are out and many women are lining up to try out the daring cuts, colors and styles seen on the runway this year. Here are a few of the most popular trends in designer party dresses this year:

Bright and even neon colors are an eye-catching trend to try this year. Warm colors like red, orange and pink are especially fun in neon. A dress in an electric color will always stand out in a crowd. Solid color neon dresses work particularly well when contrasted with black and white accessories.

Prints and patterns are a versatile new trend and a great way to add color to a simple party dress. Many designer party dresses feature 70s inspired floral, animal and art deco prints updated for the modern girl. Retro prints reworked with abstract designs and fantasy colors are what bring this trend into 2012.

2012 is a sparkling year for fashion. Big gemstone embellishments, tiny sequins and fabrics with a metallic shimmer are all on trend this year. A sparkling party dress always draws the eye and this trend can reflect a variety of personalities. Rhinestones and bigger gems tend to read as very rock and roll whereas sequins and metallics are more classically feminine.

Strapless and one-shoulder looks have been favored on the red carpet this year. Dresses that bring attention to the shoulders and collar bones are classic and sexy. A strapless cut is a timeless way to show off just the right amount of skin. A one-shouldered dress is elegant and easy to pull off for many different girls. Both look fabulous with a pair of dangly earrings.

Form fitting "body con" dresses are a popular celebrity trend for 2012. Though many girls find the skin-tight look intimidating, with the right pattern, cut and accessories this trend will work on a variety of body types. Many designer party dresses in this style employ geometric color blocking techniques to create the illusion of a slimmer figure. An interesting neckline and some creative accessories also work to draw the eye up.

Tulle and feathered skirts are a great trend for the true girly girl. On a dress, these voluminous skirts are usually contrasted with a structured and even corseted bodice creating a look that is both whimsical and edgy. This trend is often seen in an ombre pattern from light to dark.

Flowing maxi dresses are another favorite in 2012 fashion. Party dresses with long sweeping skirts have a simple bohemian elegance. Best of all, unlike many party dresses, maxi dresses are exceptionally comfortable and easy to wear. Though they often thought of as informal, a maxi dress with a strapless cut and a solid color makes a great party dress when dressed up with the right accessories.

Mermaid dresses are another great way to wear long dresses in 2012. This style highlights curves and creates dramatic flair with an expanding tail. Although a mermaid dress looks great in any color, many girls continue the underwater theme by choosing shimmering fabrics in blues or greens.

The choices are endless for you to choose from when it comes to finding a designer party dress for your next party event but you can be certain that there will be something for everyone.

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